

You’ll want to use your gloves for this step to avoid coloring your fingers too! Start by laying the pole on top of a large bowl and placing small amounts of moss at the bottom of the pole. Step 3:Īttach the colored moss to your moss pole by wrapping it with twine or floral wire. Before attaching the moss to the pole, make sure that it is moistened with water. If you prefer a quicker option, you can purchase pre-dyed reindeer moss at many local craft stores. We immersed our moss into cool water and allowed it to soak for several hours in order to achieve a rich-colored look. Step 2:Ĭolor your moss with fiber active dye by following the instructions on the dye packaging. After repotting, your plant may look a little floppy- and that’s okay! The moss pole will help keep it stable and upright. If you’re unsure your plant needs an upgrade, check out these 5 signs it’s time to repot. To repot, remove the old soil and repot the plant into a container that is 1-2” larger than the original.

If you’d rather watch the detailed step-by-step video, scroll to the bottom of the page! How to Make a Decorative Moss Pole for Plants What You Need:įiber active colored dye or pre-dyed mossĬheck to see if your plant needs to be repotted. Follow these 5 simple steps to learn how to make a moss pole with decorative colored moss and create your own.
